The most famous face in daytime drama history, Susan Lucci has held audiences spellbound for years as Erica Kane on ABC-TV’s All My Children—the sexy, sassy, beautiful “woman you love to hate.” Now, in this long awaited autobiography, she holds readers captive as the feisty, funny, authentic “woman you love to love.” In the tradition of Julie Andrews’ Home, Jane Fonda’s My Life So Far, Barbara Walters’ Audition, and other enthralling autobiographies from female icons of our time, the award-winning soap opera star’s memoir of a life in the spotlight is sure to inspire, uplift, charm and surprise readers as they finally get to know the Susan Lucci her friends, family and colleagues love and know.
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"A great look into Susan's previously very secret personal life. A look at all the things that in fact does make Susan Lucci, the queen of daytime. If you have any intrest in soaps or just likes a good story about a girl who got the part of a lifetime, this is the book for you."
— Emmie (5 out of 5 stars)
“In an age where insufferable ‘celebutants’ and dysfunctional ‘stars’ hog the limelight, [Lucci] comes across as the gracious adult celebrity in the room. All My Children fans looking for firsthand skinny Erica Kane won’t be disappointed.”
— Chicago Sun-Times“[Lucci writes] in a lively, personable manner…This book is a fitting farewell for Lucci’s All My Children fans.”
— Times Record News" Wonderful honest biography of the talented Susan Lucci "
— Dorothy, 2/15/2014" I grew up watching Erica Kane with my mom, so I enjoyed Susan Lucci's book. She isn't a writer and it shows. Her stories were often vague and glossed over. I find it hard to believe that EVERYONE was a pleasure to work with... :o) I think in real life she is a very private person and opening up in a book was not an easy task for her. With all that said, I enjoyed the book for what it was. "
— Brenda, 2/12/2014" Interesting look into Erica Kane's alter ego. "
— Trisha, 2/8/2014" Very insightful to soap opera actors lives. She's very personable. "
— Polly, 1/31/2014" I love my Erica Kane!! "
— Jenny, 1/12/2014" As a one time superfan of All My Children, I wanted to read this book. I watched the show for about 20 years and have always wanted to know more about the woman behind Erica Kane. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone that has watched AMC or followed Susan Lucci's career. I "
— Paula, 1/1/2014" In addition to a really bad face lift, who knew she had such a boring life?? "
— Jeannine, 12/25/2013" I admit it I am a AMC fan. But this was a good read!! "
— Kathie, 12/24/2013" 3 1/2 stars..... Susan Lucci doesn't have a mean word to say about anyone. Her dedication and loyalty to her fans is amazing. She is where she is today due to her hard work and determination. Being a loyal "All My Children" since day one I will dearly miss Erica Kane and all of her antics!! "
— Catherine, 12/7/2013" I am a long-time AMC fan and this reads like a conversation with Susan Lucci. Easy read and enjoyable "
— Pat, 11/27/2013" ...yeah, thats right. i'm reading this book. i'll admit it, i love susan lucci. deal. "
— Fuzz, 11/26/2013" Oh God. Not that I wanted to read a book about someone complaining all the time, but her "overly positive" view on everything is a little sickening, and makes me think it's fake. She definitely exhausted every synonym for wonderful, great, terrific, amazing, etc known to man in this book!!! "
— Simone, 11/23/2013" I'm a huge AMC fan so it was fun to read about the infamous Erica Kane in real life! It was a very quick read...literally started and finished it within a 6 hour car ride, but good! "
— Amy, 9/10/2013" nice easy read... as an All My Children fan... it was a must read. "
— Frances, 7/18/2013" I grew up watching "All My Children" so I am curious to read about Susan Lucci. This was a wonderful book. She is an awesome lady and was not bashing people or throwing out names, she was honest and witty throughout this book. "
— Jen, 6/26/2013" I was a huge fan of All My Children and I still miss the show greatly. I refuse to watch its replacement! This book was a wonderful look behind the scenes with Susan and her life outside the show. If you were a fan read it! "
— Michelle, 5/31/2012" I'm halfway through the audio book and her voice is just too syrupy sweet for me but I'll finish this as I think she's such a beauty! "
— Carolyn, 5/31/2012" It was like having a conversation with a friend. "
— Karen, 2/8/2012" I have had the pleasure of talking with Susan Lucci twice and found her to be gracious, lovely and down- to- earth. These qualities come across clearly in this delightful book. I am an unabashed fan of both Ms Lucci and her book. "
— Debra, 12/18/2011" Her life is definitely NOT a soap opera! Everything is wonderful, everybody she meets is wonderful, her children are wonderful, her husband is wonderful. Blah, blah, blah. I wanted some juicy tidbits and just got wonderful this and wonderful that. Still love her, though! "
— Julie, 10/28/2011" I have watched Susan Lucci on "All My Children" for almost 30 years and she is one of my favorite actresses. Sadly, the show is cancelled. I'm going to be in withdrawal very soon. Susan Lucci has always kept her private life very private so it was interesting to read about her. "
— Peggy, 7/5/2011" Well, unless her co-author really put a spin on her life, La Lucci appears to be a genuine, thoughtful, and appreciative person. I enjoyed hearing about her show biz tales and family life. Very enjoyable for me, a long-time Erica Kane fan. So there. "
— Carol, 5/18/2011" I'm on a biography and autobiography reading things this year and this is one I could not resist. <br/> <br/>not quite what I was expecting. She's had a very happy and fulfilling life but the read was kind of pedestrian. "
— Regan, 5/16/2011" I'm a big All My Children fan, so I enjoyed the book. It's not one of the best books I've read but I gave it 4 stars because it was easy to read and entertaining to me. You have to like Susan Lucci probably, to like the book. "
— Darlene, 4/25/2011" ...yeah, thats right. i'm reading this book. i'll admit it, i love susan lucci. deal. "
— Fuzz, 4/15/2011" I have had the pleasure of talking with Susan Lucci twice and found her to be gracious, lovely and down- to- earth. These qualities come across clearly in this delightful book. I am an unabashed fan of both Ms Lucci and her book. "
— Debra, 4/11/2011" A fabulous read! I learned a lot about the diva of daytime and her alter ego down-to-earth Susan Lucci straight from the horse's mouth sorta speak.<br/><br/> "
— Amy, 4/1/2011Susan Lucci won an Emmy Award for Best Actress for her role as Erica Kane on ABC’s All My Children in 1999, garnered a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in January 2005, and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2006. Among her many other honors, she was named one of VH1’s 200 Top Icons of All-Time, an E! Entertainment Top Entertainer of the Year, and one of Barbara Walters’ Ten Most Fascinating People. She was also the recipient of the prestigious New York City Gracie Award, the Muse Award for Women in Film & Television, and the only daytime actress to ever have won the People’s Choice Award. She lives in Garden City, New York, with her husband, Helmut Huber.